Indio (and surrounding area) residents, tell us whats going on in your neck of the woods right now!

Are the polo fields still empty?
Is there any art on the field?
Can you still go near the fields?
Are any of the stores or nearby shops doing anything special?
Whats the weather look like?

Give us some insight as to what the hell is going on in the promise land!

FEELS

03-30-2011, 11:05 PM

i was actually inside the polo fields about a week ago and yeah it was still empty
alot of stores have been putting up coachella banners and stuff like that with alot of giveaways
the local radio stations have been playing coachella artists alot (shitty ones though)
and the weather has been kinda warm, low 90's, but it's supposed to go back to the mid 80's by next week

choice cat

03-30-2011, 11:08 PM

Are mid 80s still being predicted for Coachella weekend?

JustSteve

03-31-2011, 07:42 AM

today is the day it starts. the caravan is coming...

heyeric

03-31-2011, 08:25 AM

I was out there yesterday, fencing is going up.

NachoCat

03-31-2011, 08:28 AM

I have a feeling this is going to be my favorite thread for the next 2 weeks.

PlayaDelWes

03-31-2011, 08:54 AM

I dreamt a lot about it last night. Definitely some fencing going up. Caught a couple polo matches from closing weekend and got some good pics. Since they stopped using the North side of the fields for matches, weeds, shrubs, and small trees have begun to sprout between the Main and Outdoor stages. The area where Pure Filth is going to be is bigger than we thought, but we overlooked the oil refinery hovering over it.

gaypalmsprings

03-31-2011, 08:56 AM

It's in low 90s here today.

NachoCat

03-31-2011, 08:57 AM

I dreamt a lot about it last night. Definitely some fencing going up. Caught a couple polo matches from closing weekend and got some good pics. Since they stopped using the North side of the fields for matches, weeds, shrubs, and small trees have begun to sprout between the Main and Outdoor stages. The area where Pure Filth is going to be is bigger than we thought, but we overlooked the oil refinery hovering over it.

Can you post some of those pics pleassssse ?

heyeric

03-31-2011, 09:12 AM

Heineken displays in a few stores are popping up too. I think it was a CVS I went into where I saw some posters and banners, or maybe it was a Rite-Aid. Can't remember....never looked up at the sign when I was walking in.

Stickjohn

03-31-2011, 09:45 AM

Can you post some of those pics pleassssse ?

Posting pics of preparations prohibited

heyeric

03-31-2011, 09:52 AM

Posting pics of preparations prohibited

:thu

thewoodenman

03-31-2011, 09:55 AM

do it anywayzzz!!!

baily

03-31-2011, 10:04 AM

It's getting HOT 98 degrees today...same for Friday...

supposed to cool off a little, but seeing we still have 2 weeks to go...expecting hot temperatures the day of CF.

arthurbang

03-31-2011, 10:08 AM

I was looking at the 15 day forecast on Accuweather and it's currently showing temps of close to 100 for that weekend. It would be nice if it just stayed in the mid-80's.

BeeII

03-31-2011, 10:08 AM

Posting pics of preparations prohibited

by whom?

gaypalmsprings

03-31-2011, 10:09 AM

do it anywayzzz!!!

Here's one in which they are staging a real crowd, by sending in bus loads of people, in order to prepare for the upcoming events. It's be called "Operation Preclusterfuckchella," or OP for short.

Damn! I was liking the sounds of mid 80s. Oh well. I don't think any year will get as hot as 07.

Also, is that barb wire fence picture really of the gates surrounding the polo field? That is a joke, right? Tall, unclimbable fences are a great idea... but I dont wanna see barbwire surrounding the polo fields.

MantisMel

04-03-2011, 10:32 PM

It does get pretty damn cold.

Bomboclat

04-03-2011, 10:43 PM

rage - WORD. Definitely not the spirit of Coachella. If those are around the fields now, I certainly hope they're gone by the time of the festival.

Coldchella is no bueno, but with ins & outs, its certainly not ast big of an issue as it was pre 2010.

CoachellaLocal3

04-03-2011, 11:28 PM

lies, it's never too hot for coachella

touche.

hot or not, see all your beautiful faces in 2 weeks

Hairyhenderson

04-03-2011, 11:58 PM

rage - WORD. Definitely not the spirit of Coachella. If those are around the fields now, I certainly hope they're gone by the time of the festival.

Coldchella is no bueno, but with ins & outs, its certainly not ast big of an issue as it was pre 2010.

I'm pretty sure that is razor edged barb wire too, the same used for prisons.

a bit extreme if u ask me, that stuff is made to mame

TheClares

04-04-2011, 01:40 AM

I'd be interested in seeing the shape of Camping fields this year. Last year they were dusty fields with a little dead grass on them, where I've seen pictures of previous years where they had lush green grass on them. Anyone have any insight on the conditions right now?

Suffacated

04-04-2011, 01:54 AM

They are green, watered, mowed and freshly fertilized by the polo horses that ran on them yesterday.

jimmycrackcorn

04-04-2011, 03:50 AM

I'm pretty sure that is razor edged barb wire too, the same used for prisons.

a bit extreme if u ask me, that stuff is made to mame

It sounds to me like gv took last years complaints seriously and went to great lengths to resolve them (overcrowding, fence jumping, traffic nightmare) so I REEEEEEALLYY can't wait to see how it all works out... I welcome the fence addition

Antoine3323

04-04-2011, 10:24 AM

They are green, watered, mowed and freshly fertilized by the polo horses that ran on them yesterday.

Nice!! Thatll make things much more comfortable

faxman75

04-04-2011, 10:41 AM

Damn! I was liking the sounds of mid 80s. Oh well. I don't think any year will get as hot as 07.

Don't worry, it changes daily. We are now looking at 70's when we arrive on Thursday and 80's and cloudy for the weekend.

nosurprises12

04-04-2011, 10:52 AM

Yeah. They are a bit much this year.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/94433591_6775cc6525_o.jpg

Nothing says "Welcome to Coachella!" like a bunch of razor wire ;)

indietron

04-04-2011, 10:53 AM

Yeah all weather forecasts need to be taken with a grain of salt. At least for a few more days.

RodFed1993

04-04-2011, 10:58 AM

Does it really get unbearably cold at night? I dont think Im getting a locker and I definitely dont want to carry a sweater around all day in the heat. How cold does it typically get around 11pm-midnight?

rskapcat

04-04-2011, 11:05 AM

It's not too bad in a crowd of people in a tent. But it definitely gets chilly, especially walking around in the open air.

Tandemind

04-04-2011, 11:09 AM

Does it really get unbearably cold at night? I dont think Im getting a locker and I definitely dont want to carry a sweater around all day in the heat. How cold does it typically get around 11pm-midnight?

You'll be uncomfortable in anything but a sweater. If you aren't getting a locker, bring your sweater in a bag or go out to your car to get it.

indietron

04-04-2011, 11:13 AM

It depends from person to person. I have never brought more than the shirt on my back, and have never gotten cold. If you do get really cold, just go into the mass of people. Or go dance in the sahara for a while.

M.Romo

04-04-2011, 11:14 AM

I basically just want to know if Kanye is down there with his crew marking his territory and what not.

I definitely need to go and buy lots of shorts. Since it's hitting about 80 degrees here where I live I'm pretty sure it's going to be a lot warmer in Indio.

fredbull

04-04-2011, 11:22 AM

if you are cold, you are not dancing enough

alpharuin

04-04-2011, 12:02 PM

Also, is that barb wire fence picture really of the gates surrounding the polo field? That is a joke, right? Tall, unclimbable fences are a great idea... but I dont wanna see barbwire surrounding the polo fields.

The fence I saw didn't have barbwire.

captncrzy

04-04-2011, 12:04 PM

I may spend some down time watching them peel the impaled off of the barbed wire.

tessalasset

04-04-2011, 12:31 PM

It sounds to me like gv took last years complaints seriously and went to great lengths to resolve them (overcrowding, fence jumping, traffic nightmare) so I REEEEEEALLYY can't wait to see how it all works out... I welcome the fence addition

Yeah. I'd much rather have barbed wire fences than thousands of people sneaking in like last year.

Lithium

04-04-2011, 12:42 PM

if you are cold, you are not dancing enough

high five

BeeII

04-04-2011, 02:15 PM

Yeah. They are a bit much this year.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/94433591_6775cc6525_o.jpg

Good, fucking fence jumpers suck.

BeeII

04-04-2011, 02:18 PM

Does it really get unbearably cold at night? I dont think Im getting a locker and I definitely dont want to carry a sweater around all day in the heat. How cold does it typically get around 11pm-midnight?

it was windy last year, and cold. so yeah, i wish i had a locker. this year i rented one. if it's cold or not, it's going to come in handy.

BeeII

04-04-2011, 02:41 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/b12banned/fc.jpg

Drewski27

04-04-2011, 04:35 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/b12banned/fc.jpg

mmmmm . . . . . . . . cupcakes.

Bomboclat

04-04-2011, 04:48 PM

Woah, that was a dramatic change in weather predictions.

aaronbk

04-04-2011, 06:40 PM

im more interested in what bee is hiding from us

concertgoer

04-04-2011, 06:49 PM

if you are cold, you are not dancing enough
QFT

LyricsForTheMind

04-04-2011, 07:03 PM

yeah i was fine without a shirt all night sunday last year

frizzlefry

04-04-2011, 10:27 PM

My girlfriend was fine every night last year, which was allegedly one of the cooler years Coachella has experienced. She is your typical Southern California who can't stand our "cold" weather in the Inland Empire, it's absurd at times how cold she gets in what I think is perfect weather. She was find in shorts and t-shirts all day and night. It honestly baffles me that so many people are freezing at night.

paceisthetrick

04-04-2011, 10:33 PM

I hate everyone using the word "cold" in this thread.

SP The Ghost

04-05-2011, 06:49 AM

I may not have experienced T.dot cold but until you've experienced -20F or greater don't talk to me about cold.

alpharuin

04-05-2011, 06:51 AM

As of this morning, the metal frames for Sahara, Mojave and Gobi are up.

Neighborhood Creep

04-05-2011, 07:03 AM

As of this morning, the metal frames for Sahara, Mojave and Gobi are up.

I believe the general consensus here is to not post photos. In other words, "no spoilers!"

Exhibit A:

Posting pics of preparations prohibited

Bomboclat

04-05-2011, 09:07 AM

Dont post pictures, wtf?

faxman75

04-05-2011, 09:13 AM

I believe the general consensus here is to not post photos. In other words, "no spoilers!"

Exhibit A:

That's just silly. If you don't want to see or read about Indio updates, then stay away from this thread. How can you have updates without spoilers? lol

Thursday 83
Friday 91
Saturday 85
Sunday 86

All Sunny. It's been changing a significant amount every day at this point. So remember, don't count on this quite yet. Maybe come Sunday-Monday we'll have a good idea.

JustSteve

04-05-2011, 09:15 AM

dani has requested no shots and removed posted ones of the art pieces in years past, though. no sneaking peeks at your presents before christmas.

Stickjohn

04-05-2011, 09:29 AM

haha don't take anything I say as being official. I was just basing that on exactly what Steve says above.

loubque

04-05-2011, 09:33 AM

I may not have experienced T.dot cold but until you've experienced -20F or greater don't talk to me about cold.

cold is fucking cold no matter what.

and i highly doubt that when it is -20 out you spend much time in that cold. i am sure you spend it in a heated room. ive lived in -60 weather and it felt colder at 25 degrees than it is at -20...

faxman75

04-05-2011, 09:43 AM

dani has requested no shots and removed posted ones of the art pieces in years past, though. no sneaking peeks at your presents before christmas.

Gotcha, I thought this was about the barbed wire and weather screen shots. I can totally understand the art being protected and any changes in setup on the grounds.

SP The Ghost

04-05-2011, 09:43 AM

cold is fucking cold no matter what.

and i highly doubt that when it is -20 out you spend much time in that cold. i am sure you spend it in a heated room. ive lived in -60 weather and it felt colder at 25 degrees than it is at -20...

20 minute walk to work each way for a few days is whack. But 60 degrees is not cold.

heimer

04-05-2011, 11:46 AM

Gotcha, I thought this was about the barbed wire and weather screen shots. I can totally understand the art being protected and any changes in setup on the grounds.
The barbed wire shot is not from Indio though, just FYI.

Coachella:
Today in Indio... Hope to see you in 10 days =) - http://twitpic.com/4hcgkf

neis218

04-05-2011, 12:45 PM

Wow cant wait.

PlayaDelWes

04-05-2011, 12:47 PM

When you zoom in, please note the hole in the fence to the new area. Stables used to be where that tent is.

http://i53.tinypic.com/34ngopk.jpg

weeklymix

04-05-2011, 12:52 PM

These weather reports are a fucking tease. If it's actually partly cloudy & in the 80s I will eat then shit literal bricks.

SP The Ghost

04-05-2011, 01:07 PM

Meaning what, Playa? Perhaps I'm stupid.

NachoCat

04-05-2011, 01:10 PM

yeah from that picture I have no bearing on what Im looking at.

JustSteve

04-05-2011, 01:12 PM

pretty sure that is the area behind where the mainstage food courts were. also the area behind the food and beer garden across from the sahara and mojave. that shot looks like it is taken from about where the outdoor stage is.

...and that doggie looks familiar.

darksideofkaos.

04-05-2011, 01:19 PM

These weather reports are a fucking tease. If it's actually partly cloudy & in the 80s I will eat then shit literal bricks.

Yeah as always it's going to end up being in the upper 80's to mid 90's... I pray for moderate weatherchella one day.

PlayaDelWes

04-05-2011, 01:19 PM

That shot posted by SFtoCoachella (http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/270999519.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1302039634&Signature=DXBen%2BgVZQSUHo%2B4BfRrWRrzUYY%3D) is taken from the Outdoor Theater stage location looking back towards the corner of the fest
(left would be the Gobi and other tents, right would be the entrance / ferris wheel)
Meaning what, Playa? Perhaps I'm stupid.
They have added new space this year and we've thought for some time that's where it is, just didn't know how we would get in and out of there.

You can see in that new picutre that they have taken down a significant section of hedge / fence on the North Side for traffic.

Here's an old picutre I highlighted with the new space.
http://i56.tinypic.com/25rm637.jpg

rage patton

04-05-2011, 01:22 PM

I wonder where that food court is going to be moved to.

indietron

04-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Holy crap playa good eye!

Cheddar's Cousin

04-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Near the entrance.

nationocean

04-05-2011, 01:41 PM

I thought it was farther down to the direct left of where you highlighted. I thought they said between the Sahara and Mojave? So it would be further down..

PlayaDelWes

04-05-2011, 01:48 PM

I thought it was farther down to the direct left of where you highlighted. I thought they said between the Sahara and Mojave? So it would be further down..

You can't really put the path across from the Sahara / Mojave because of the additional grandstand infrastructure there. Also, those other stables to the left of that red highlighted area above are still there.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5062829030_ea8242919a_z.jpg

nationocean

04-05-2011, 01:58 PM

Hmm, that makes sense.

It looks like the entrance to get over there will only be from the front? or maybe they would let people in from one of those food courts..

faxman75

04-05-2011, 01:59 PM

I wouldn't count on any pathway between the food courts. Hopefully i'm wrong but i'm guessing it's only accessible by the exit/entrance.

nationocean

04-05-2011, 02:01 PM

plus.. i just like looking at area pictures of the polo field... sigh

8 DAYS TILL I LEAVE!!!!

PlayaDelWes

04-05-2011, 02:01 PM

Hmm, that makes sense.

It looks like the entrance to get over there will only be from the front? or maybe they would let people in from one of those food courts..

That pic up at the top has a red spraypaint circle where there is a new hole in the fence to provide access from the corner of the fest into this new area. (see where I put those black arrows in that other pic?)

I would assume you can also get to that area from the entrance area.

I wouldn't count on any pathway between the food courts. Hopefully i'm wrong but i'm guessing it's only accessible by the exit/entrance.

That hole they cut in the fence is huge, much more than they would need for festival staff. Besides, it's not cutting in-between food courts. It's just moving the left edge of the main stage food court over to the right a little. Also, if you look closely it looks like they cut another big hole in the fence further to the right.

Oh, and those tiny little tents in the distance near the larger new tent kinda look like food vendor tents, right? So perhaps there is no main stage food court this year.

nationocean

04-05-2011, 02:04 PM

Pay attention here. That pic up at the top has a red spraypaint circle where there is a new hole in the fence to provide access from the corner of the fest into this new area. (see where I put those black arrows in that other pic?)

I would assume you can also get to that area from the entrance area.

That would really be great with directing traffic. I remember the dome out at the front gate and you would have to walk all the way around if you were at the sahara.

It would just be awesome if Coachella could just pull everything off this year and make it look easy..

Just stopping by to say this is my favorite thread, makes the wait much more bearable. Thanks to all the Indio connects!

Desert Princess

04-06-2011, 06:29 PM

Just drove by the Polo fields. Stage is being set up with a big crane! ;-)

Cheddar's Cousin

04-06-2011, 07:29 PM

Main stage is also in progress.

furnace

04-06-2011, 07:37 PM

Thanks cheese

Neighborhood Creep

04-06-2011, 08:07 PM

Any work on the Do Lab being done? That's always my favorite thing to see right away

Bomboclat

04-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Word! Really excited to see what they do with the Do Lab this year. Last year they gave a bit of a tease saying they were going to be making giant statue like structures, but this year we've heard nothing! So stoked on that, its always the first thing I seek out when I get to Coachella, just to see what it looks like.

heyeric

04-07-2011, 06:36 AM

Off to the Coachella Valley today for setup.

weeklymix

04-07-2011, 06:45 AM

Word! Really excited to see what they do with the Do Lab this year. Last year they gave a bit of a tease saying they were going to be making giant statue like structures, but this year we've heard nothing! So stoked on that, its always the first thing I seek out when I get to Coachella, just to see what it looks like.

Agreed. I have never spent that much time at the Do Lab but it's definitely a healthy focal point for everyone.

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* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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* VISIBILITY: NEAR ZERO IN THE DESERTS AT TIMES IN BLOWING DUST AND SAND.

* IMPACTS: THE WINDS WILL MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR MOTORISTS WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. WATCH FOR BROKEN TREE LIMBS AND DOWNED POWER LINES. IN THE DESERTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND SAND COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THE WINDS WILL MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR MOTORISTS WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. WATCH FOR BROKEN TREE LIMBS AND DOWNED POWER LINES. IN THE DESERTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND SAND COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO.

jsnake0123

04-07-2011, 07:14 PM

need more updates!
love this thread

Crezzy

04-07-2011, 09:18 PM

Just got to La Quinta, ill pass by the grounds tomorrow and post pictures, ill try to get inside too! :)

I'm working in the Sahara today, stage is going up in there. I'm only guessing at this point but I'm sure RATSOUND will be arriving today/tomorrow for a couple of the stages.

Edit: I see more generators pulling up.
Ratsound is such an unsung hero in all of this. All of the lights in the Sahara mean nothing without that sound system.

tessalasset

04-08-2011, 11:13 AM

Yeah? What about it?

I had absolutely no follow up to that.

frizzlefry

04-08-2011, 11:20 AM

Like the extreme difference of temps of Sunday, won't know will get there!

rage patton

04-08-2011, 11:24 AM

I had absolutely no follow up to that.

I thought you were gonna follow it up with something like "That was just a proposal, but it is not actually happening and the LA times just got it wrong." or something like that.

GeminiDC

04-08-2011, 11:30 AM

Woah...the Sahara light setup sounds awesome. Very excited! :)

babies on parade

04-08-2011, 12:05 PM

every time I read this thread, I feel like I have to poo, but in the best way

indietron

04-08-2011, 12:06 PM

huh...

thestripe

04-08-2011, 06:54 PM

Awesome.

GolfWang

04-08-2011, 06:57 PM

The Dome looks pretty big in those pictures...!

Holy butt-fucking Christ I am getting so excited.

Suffacated

04-08-2011, 07:44 PM

Just got to La Quinta, ill pass by the grounds tomorrow and post pictures, ill try to get inside too! :)

Loiterer.

faxman75

04-08-2011, 07:49 PM

weather channel says 95/95/95 accuweather 90/94/97 cnn says 92/93/92

daisyBee

04-08-2011, 07:50 PM

thoroughly stoked.

Lynn163

04-08-2011, 08:31 PM

Beautiful!

guedita

04-08-2011, 08:31 PM

They're going to keep being deleted, don't bother re-loading them. Those that saw, saw. GV wants their attendees to be surprised.

Crezzy

04-08-2011, 08:34 PM

It's the last time I'm trying, if they delete them well then at least I tried

thestripe

04-08-2011, 08:35 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't re-post them if they get deleted. You should probably take them down. Cool pics though.

wstsidela

04-08-2011, 08:38 PM

Ratsound is such an unsung hero in all of this. All of the lights in the Sahara mean nothing without that sound system.

Dave Rat is the man!!

Harrisment

04-09-2011, 07:58 AM

Shit I missed them! PM me somebody.

fredbull

04-09-2011, 08:28 AM

Shit I missed them! PM me somebody.

yes please!

heyeric

04-09-2011, 08:59 AM

mic check....mic check..is this thing on?

Coachella Valley get ready to hear some BASS today. Driving back out to the Oasis under the sun for another 8 hours of setup after I go check out a new apartment. The Rats have arrived.

thewoodenman

04-09-2011, 09:18 AM

mmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmm goooooooooooooooooooooood

ArcadeParade

04-09-2011, 10:58 AM

god I wish I was there right now, next year I am going even earlier

Redundant567

04-09-2011, 11:32 AM

Now it's being predicted at 96 degrees all three days. The temperature always goes up Coachella weekend :)

tessalasset

04-09-2011, 12:59 PM

Remember when it was at the end of April and they moved it earlier for the weather?

TickleMeElmo

04-09-2011, 01:07 PM

Someone wanna pm me the pics too?

jsnake0123

04-09-2011, 02:00 PM

please PM those pics to me too if possible!

Sigma

04-09-2011, 02:13 PM

Someone wanna pm me the pics too?

+1... I want to see what all this hype is about! Anyone have the pics to PM?

JustSteve

04-09-2011, 02:27 PM

just wait people...no peeking at your presents before christmas!

jsnake0123

04-09-2011, 04:17 PM

just wait people...no peeking at your presents before christmas!

This is like opening the one on xmas eve or seeing what is in the stalking

guedita

04-09-2011, 04:19 PM

You guys, it was pictures of tents and a fence. It really is nothing to cry about missing. It looked nice. You'll see it very soon, but it will look better because you will be there in person and the entire set up will be complete.